Comparison

Mini Sudoku! vs Patches

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mini Sudoku!

Explore a variety of Sudoku puzzles, from beginner 6x6 grids to advanced 9x9 challenges. Enjoy unique modes like Killer Sudoku and Jigsaw, with helpful features like smart highlighting and an advanced notes system.

Highlights
  • Multiple Sudoku game modes (6x6, 9x9, Killer, Jigsaw)
  • Timed challenge mode
  • Smart visual feedback and color highlighting
  • Advanced notes system
  • Undo functionality
  • Auto conflict detection
  • Light and Dark mode support
Features
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The only Sudoku app you need — 6 game modes from beginner-friendly 6×6 to advanced 9×9 variants. New: Killer Sudoku, Jigsaw, Sudoku X, and timed Challenge mode. Game Modes: • Today's Puzzle — A fresh 6×6 mini puzzle every day. Perfect for a quick daily brain workout with numbers 1-6. • Mini Sudoku Challenge — Race the clock on a 6×6 grid! Choose from 2, 3, 5, or 10 minute time limits with Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels. • Classic 9×9 — The traditional full-size Sudoku experience. Fill the 9×9 grid so every row, column, and 3×3 box contains 1-9. • Sudoku X — Standard 9×9 rules plus both main diagonals must also contain unique digits. Diagonal cells are highlighted in blue for easy tracking. • Killer Sudoku — Cells are grouped into cages with target sums. Each cage's digits must add up to the target with no repeats — a blend of Sudoku logic and arithmetic. • Jigsaw Sudoku — Forget regular 3×3 boxes! Irregularly shaped regions replace the standard blocks, adding a whole new visual and logical challenge. Key Features: • Smart visual feedback with elegant color highlighting • Advanced notes system for strategic planning • Undo functionality to experiment freely • Auto conflict detection with red highlighting • Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard) • Clean, minimalist design focused on pure gameplay • Light and Dark mode support Perfect for: • Sudoku beginners learning the fundamentals • Experienced players wanting variety and new challenges • Commuters and travelers needing portable brain training • Anyone who enjoys logical puzzle challenges Educational Benefits: • Improves logical thinking and pattern recognition • Enhances concentration and focus • Develops systematic problem-solving skills • Trains memory through note-taking strategies Privacy Policy: https://www.minisudoku.org/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Patches

Engage in an unlimited block pattern puzzle game where you drag colorful pieces to perfectly match a target grid. Enjoy logic-based challenges with no account required, daily limits, or waiting periods. It's a satisfying brain workout designed to respect your time.

Highlights
  • Unlimited block pattern puzzles
  • Logic and spatial reasoning challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Leaderboards and ranking system
  • Free Undo and Hint
  • Detailed stats and streak tracking
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Welcome to Patches — the unlimited block pattern puzzle game that puts you in control. No account, no daily cap, no waiting. Just open Patches and start solving. Patches is a clean, satisfying grid puzzle game you can play as many times as you want. Each level presents a target pattern — your job is to drag colorful patch pieces onto the board until every cell matches perfectly. Logic. Spatial reasoning. Zero guessing. WHY PLAYERS LOVE PATCHES Most daily puzzles give you one round per day. Patches gives you unlimited puzzles whenever the mood strikes — on your commute, during a coffee break, or as a brain warm-up before bed. Same satisfying logic, no daily wait. Patches respects your time. HOW TO PLAY PATCHES - Study the target grid pattern at the top - Drag and place colored patches onto the board - Fill every cell to match the pattern perfectly - Use logic and spatial reasoning — no guessing needed - Beat the timer to earn bonus coins in Patches PATCHES FEATURES - Unlimited Patches puzzles across beginner, intermediate, and expert difficulties - Remove Ads from Patches for life with one simple purchase ($4.99 — no subscription) - Weekly + lifetime Patches leaderboards with military trophy ranks - Rise through the Patches ranks from Recruit all the way to Field Marshal - Earn top-3 medals and show your country flag on the global Patches board - Free first Undo and Hint on every Patches puzzle - Rank-climb celebration when you climb 3+ spots in Patches - Detailed stats and streak tracking inside Patches - Clean, minimal design with dark mode support - New Patches content added regularly WHO PLAYS PATCHES? Patches attracts puzzle fans who want focused brain workouts in 1-2 minute sessions. It's popular with players who love block puzzles, grid challenges, pattern matching, and relaxing logic games. Whether you solve one Patches puzzle a day or chain twenty in a row, the pace is yours. THE PATCHES PHILOSOPHY Patches is built around three principles: respect the player's time, deliver focused brain workouts, and keep the design distraction-free. No forced login, no dark patterns, no nag screens. Just clean Patches puzzles whenever you want them. ABOUT THE STUDIO Patches is built by OlaaSoft, an independent mobile studio focused on high-quality puzzle experiences. We craft each Patches puzzle by hand and ship updates regularly to keep the experience fresh. Download Patches and start solving today. Privacy Policy: https://olaasoft.github.io/legal/patches/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mini Sudoku!4 screens
Patches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Sudoku! at 4.8 against Patches's 3.9. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mini Sudoku! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Patches sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mini Sudoku! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Sudoku! ships an update fortnightly, Patches every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mini Sudoku! versus Patches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Sudoku!Patches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better19
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuantark Co., LtdOlaasoft MMC

Customer experience

Mini Sudoku!

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%

Patches

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mini Sudoku!

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
5 purchases

Patches

One-time5
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$3.99
  • 15,000 Coins$9.99
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  • 50,000 Coins$24.99
  • 150,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Mini Sudoku! free?
Mini Sudoku! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patches free?
Patches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini Sudoku! or Patches?
Mini Sudoku! is rated higher. Mini Sudoku! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Patches averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Mini Sudoku! or Patches have ads?
Both Mini Sudoku! and Patches show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Sudoku! or Patches?
Mini Sudoku! ships an update fortnightly, and Patches every 11 days. Most recently, Mini Sudoku! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Patches on November 9, 2026.

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